Coupe to FRC conversion

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Mar 17, 2007 | 02:38 AM

Heads & Cam 500hp

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Coupe to FRC conversion

Is this possible? I like the FRC look of the car and would like to convert my car to achieve this look.

Has anyone done this? Please post up links or advice .(related to the topic).

Thanks

Mar 17, 2007 | 02:40 AM

schpodie

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I think Shirl Dickey has done something like this...MrEracer I think is his forum handle.

Mar 17, 2007 | 02:51 AM

Johnny Hardcore

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I can't remember where I saw it, but I saw a custom conversion of a FRC/Z06 with a retractable hardtop. No

I'll try to dig it up.

Mar 17, 2007 | 03:02 AM

Johnny Hardcore

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No dice. You can google the "C5 custom retractable hardtop" and look for a few places that carry and install the product.

Good luck!

Mar 17, 2007 | 04:35 PM

jpandes

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I wonder how much this costs?

http://www.coachbuildersltd.com/corvette.html

Mar 18, 2007 | 11:53 AM

Independent1

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St. Jude Donor '08

My brother is going to do this. It can be done.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1645388

I believe GBvette is one who did the vert to targa FRC conversion.

Good luck.

Mar 18, 2007 | 01:45 PM

robvuk

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C5's are so cheap now. Just buy a FRC for the same cost of converting a perfectly good coupe.

Mar 18, 2007 | 01:59 PM

ajg1915

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St. Jude Donor '08

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Originally Posted by Heads & Cam 500hp

Is this possible? I like the FRC look of the car and would like to convert my car to achieve this look.

Has anyone done this? Please post up links or advice .(related to the topic).

Thanks

I am going to do this.

You'll need to find the following parts.

A complete roof assembly from an FRC including all of the hardware, weather stripping and front frame support.

Buy a complete rear tub with the trunk lid and all of the hardware attached and all of the interior trim pieces. You can buy the pieces from multiple cars or if you get lucky like me.

Then you'll need to weld two reinforcements in, behind the drivers seat sitting area on the frame. I am still looking for diagrams of this, but this the only remaining item that I have left to figure out.